2009 rankings

Cheapest 2009 Vehicles to Fuel

Every 2009 model ranked by estimated annual fuel cost: gas, hybrid, plug-in and electric.

Fuel costs assume 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gal regular, $3.95/gal premium and 18¢/kWh. Each model is shown in its most efficient configuration.

Top 15

Annual fuel cost (lower is better)
  1. 1Toyota Prius46 MPG $1,011
  2. 2Honda Civic Hybrid42 MPG $1,107
  3. 3Toyota Camry Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
  4. 4Nissan Altima Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
  5. 5Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  6. 6Mazda Tribute Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  7. 7Mercury Mariner Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  8. 8Toyota Yaris32 MPG $1,453
  9. 9Honda Fit31 MPG $1,500
  10. 10Toyota Corolla30 MPG $1,550
  11. 11Kia Rio30 MPG $1,550
  12. 12Chevrolet Aveo30 MPG $1,550
  13. 13Chevrolet Cobalt30 MPG $1,550
  14. 14Pontiac G530 MPG $1,550
  15. 15Nissan Versa30 MPG $1,550

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Toyota Prius Midsize CarHybrid 46 MPG — $1,011
2Honda Civic Hybrid Compact CarHybrid 42 MPG — $1,107
3Toyota Camry Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 34 MPG — $1,368
4Nissan Altima Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 34 MPG — $1,368
5Ford Escape Hybrid SUVHybrid 32 MPG — $1,453
6Mazda Tribute Hybrid SUVHybrid 32 MPG — $1,453
7Mercury Mariner Hybrid SUVHybrid 32 MPG — $1,453
8Toyota Yaris Subcompact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
9Honda Fit WagonGas 31 MPG — $1,500
10Toyota Corolla Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
11Kia Rio Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
12Chevrolet Aveo Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
13Chevrolet Cobalt Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
14Pontiac G5 Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
15Nissan Versa Midsize CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
16Pontiac G3 Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
17Honda Civic CNG Subcompact CarNatural gas 28 MPGe — $1,554
18Nissan Sentra Midsize CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
19Honda Civic Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
20Hyundai Accent Compact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
21Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 29 MPG — $1,603
22Saturn Aura Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 29 MPG — $1,603
23Scion xD Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
24Nissan Cube WagonGas 29 MPG — $1,603
25smart fortwo Two-SeaterGas 36 MPG — $1,646
26Hyundai Elantra Midsize CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
27Ford Focus Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
28Saturn Vue Hybrid SUVHybrid 28 MPG — $1,661
29Pontiac Vibe WagonGas 28 MPG — $1,661
30Toyota Matrix WagonGas 28 MPG — $1,661

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